Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Pennsylvania for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 208 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Pennsylvania below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
Experience the heart of the PA Wilds with trail races through Elk State Forest. Choose from distances including 12k, 25k, or a 50k ultra and relay starting in Emporium.
A community 5K in Houtzdale, PA on October 17, 2026 at the Moshannon Valley Cross Country Course. Entry is $25 with a T shirt for pre-registrations by October 1; medals and a $50 prize are awarded to top finishers.
A non competitive winter running series of six loops totaling 66 miles along the Delaware River in NJ and PA from October 2026 to February 2027. Limited to 100 registrants, includes aid stations and a handmade finisher award.
A fall fundraiser featuring a 3.1 mile Twilight Zombie Trail 5k in Coal Township, Pennsylvania, plus a free Monster Dash for kids. Pre-registration includes a T-shirt and race awards by age group.
Experience rolling farmland and wooded trails at Windstone Landing Farms with distances ranging from a 5k loop to a 100 mile ultramarathon featuring the unique Wicked Reversal.
A 10 mile loop backroad run and hike in Avella, PA on October 17, 2026 with over 1200 feet of ascent, three aid stations, a four hour cutoff, and post-race meal and music.
Trail event in Allison Park, PA on October 17, 2026 featuring a 5 mile trail race and a free children's fun run for the event's 20th anniversary.
Community 5K and 1 mile fun run at Tamaqua Area High School with proceeds funding a memorial scholarship, trail course plus stadium track laps.
Wild & Rooted Trail Run in Hockessin on October 17, 2026 features 5K and 10K trail courses through Mt. Cuba Center gardens and natural lands with a post race party.
5th Annual Preston Park run on October 18, 2026 in Butler PA featuring 5 km, 10 km and a 15 km challenge with awards and finisher items.
A community 5K and 10K on October 18, 2026 at 300 Heritage Road in Farmington supporting recovery for individuals and families.
Fundraising trail event in Ridgway, PA with chip-timed 12K and 6K races plus a noncompetitive 2-mile spooky walk on rolling forest trails.
Outdoor trail event at Lacawac Sanctuary on October 18, 2026 featuring an 8K trail run and a dog friendly woods walk with proceeds supporting conservation and education.
Experience a Halloween themed trail race through the scenic woods of North Park. Choose between the 6.66K or 13K distances and enjoy a festive atmosphere in Allison Park.
October trail festival at Little Pine State Park with a demanding 25K of 5,000 plus feet vertical and a 10K of about 1,000 feet on technical trails.
A multi-distance road race in Rothrock State Forest near Boalsburg PA, offering solo and relay options across gravel and forest service roads.
A themed, untimed trail event at Camp Anderson on October 24, 2026 where runners wear flag belts and navigate zombie zones. The event features runner and zombie roles, costume encouragement, awards, and proceeds benefiting local organizations.
A new point-to-point trail course at Lehigh Gap Nature Center on October 24, 2026 with a 10 km route featuring varied single track and a shorter 2 Mile Scamper.
Trail race in Pottstown, PA offering 15k and 30k on technical park trails with rocks, roots and varied single and double track. Aid stations provide fruit, packaged snacks and hot options; custom and self supported fueling is allowed.
Trail 5K and kids fun run in Edinboro with pancakes included; proceeds support Washington Township park improvements.